Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Known for Acting

Prince Rainier III of Monaco's portrait

Details

Birthday: May 31, 1923

Deathday: April 06, 2005

Place of birth: Monaco, Monaco

Biography

Rainier III was the Prince of Monaco from 1949 to his death in 2005. Though internationally known for his marriage to American actress Grace Kelly, he was also responsible for reforms to Monaco's constitution and for expanding the principality's economy from its traditional casino gambling base to its current tax haven role.